Sewage

Water Wells and Septic Systems Handbook

• The definitive guide to water well and septic systems
• How to master the latest techniques and code requirements for designing, building, rehabilitating, and maintaining private water wells and septic systems
• The new International Sewage Disposal Code developed by the International Conference of Building Officials is completely integrated into this reference
• Also includes the current standards from the American Water Works Association

• Water Well Codes
• Septic System Codes
• Septic Systems
• Water Well Technologies

• Administration
• Definitions
• General Regulations
• Site Evaluation and Requirements
• Materials
• Soil Absorption Systems
• Pressure Distribution Systems
• Tanks
• Mound Systems
• Cesspools
• Inspections
• Referenced Standards
• Site Evaluation for Water Wells
• Testing and Protecting Portable Water
• Drilled Wells
• Shallow Wells
• Alternative Water Sources
• Troubleshooting Well Systems
• Site Limitations for Septic Systems
• Septic Designs and Soil Studies
• Gravel-and-Pipe Septic Systems
• Chamber-Type Septic Systems
• Wastewater Pump Systems
• Landscaping Septic-System Areas
• Septic-System Maintenance
• Troubleshooting Septic Systems
• Low-Cost Septic Systems
• Low-Cost Well Systems
• Suggestions for Bidding Jobs
• Cost Overruns
• Worksite Safety
• First Aid
• Mathematics for the Trade
• Appendix: Reference and Conversion Tables and Data
• Index